Imagine a Goth mermaid, the survivor of several storms, washing up on the Aria red carpet in crystal barnacles … that was Katy Perry on Wednesday night, in a two-piece, midriff-baring outfit by West Australian designer Jaime Lee Major.
Her outfit included a bib-style front made from lace sourced “exclusively from France, onyx crystal beads and patent leather”, according to Perth Now.
The “intricate, hand-beaded creation took Major approximately 400 hours to make and retails for $6,600”, the website claimed.
Perry capped off her Goth mermaid look with a Minnie-the-Mouse style black headband and a forehead tightening bun.
Jaime Lee is a favourite with popstars. She also dressed Kimbra on the red carpet at the Arias in 2011 and at the 2013 Grammy awards, where she wore a “Broome-inspired” turquoise tulle gown covered in 2kg worth of fresh-water pearls. Shakira and Lady Gaga have also worn Jaime Lee creations.
Sadly it was a brief appearance in Jaime Lee for Perry. The popstar later changed for the ceremony itself, where she accepted an award on behalf of an absent Sia wearing a gold collar studded with oversize cameo brooches. Think less onyx crystal beads than oxen harness.
The verdict? Thumbs held horizontally. But whatever: have you heard the woman ROAR?
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